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  by SusanaM
 
Hello guys.
I received an email from <[email protected]> interested in buying an item and telling to send it to Name: Yoland Villamor
Address: BLK 10 lot 84. Karlaville.
Parkhomes. Hugo Perez Trece Martires Cavite.2010.Philippines

Today I received this from <[email protected]>

" The Online Transfer Order From Scotia Bank® Has Been Approved.

TRANSFER NUMBER: 20181219-00007232

Dear XXX

You received a Payment of €540.00 Eur through Scotia Bank® Transfer.

This payment has been deducted from "Meghan Coster" account and would be fully credited to your account immediately you send us the shipment proof for verification. This methods were just recently implemented in order to prevent both seller and the buyer. Do go ahead with the shipment of the buyer's merchandise and send the Tracking number and Receipt to us in a reply to this confirmation message.

Reversals : This system of payment can not be reversed.

Status : Pending - Shipment Required

Seller and Buyer Protection - 100% Eligible

Seller
Beneficiary Bank Account:



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Beneficiary Name: XXX
Bank Name : XXX
Iban: XXX
Bic XXX
Country: XXX

Shipping Address - Confirmed"

Ii is a scam right?
I already reported it to <[email protected]> and I just want to know, as I gave them my number account and name of the bank, would be better to block my account?

Thanks!
  by Mike Wilson
 
Yes, it is a scam. Ask your bank what needs to be done to protect your account.